Best of Mahinda Rajapaksa

Best of Mahinda Rajapaksa

INDIA-SRI LANKA-RAJAPAKSA-PROTEST

RAVEENDRAN

Indian activists from Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) burn an effigy of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse against his visit to India during a protest in New Delhi on February 8, 2013. Tamil groups are demanding that the Sri Lankan president return to his country. Sri Lankan forces crushed Tamil rebels in May 2009 after nearly three decades of brutal fighting with the conflict claiming up to 100,000 lives, according to UN estimates. AFP PHOTO/ RAVEENDRAN

Indian activists from Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) burn an effigy of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse against his visit to India during a protest in New Delhi on February 8, 2013. Tamil groups are demanding that the Sri Lankan president return to his country. Sri Lankan forces crushed Tamil rebels in May 2009 after nearly three decades of brutal fighting with the conflict claiming up to 100,000 lives, according to UN estimates. AFP PHOTO/ RAVEENDRAN

The Prince Of Wales And Duchess Of Cornwall Visit Sri Lanka - Day 2

Chris Jackson

President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka laughs with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales as British Primeminister David Cameron looks on during the Commonwealth Heads of Government 2013 Opening Ceremony on November 15, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Royal couple are visiting Sri Lanka in order to attend the 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.Prince Charles, representing the Queen will open the meeting.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka laughs with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales as British Primeminister David Cameron looks on during the Commonwealth Heads of Government 2013 Opening Ceremony on November 15, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Royal couple are visiting Sri Lanka in order to attend the 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.Prince Charles, representing the Queen will open the meeting.

Commonwealth Business Form Opens As Part Of CHOGM In Colombo

Buddhika Weerasinghe

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa attends the inaugural session of The Commonwealth Business Forum on November 12, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will take place from November 15-17, amidst pressure from human rights groups urging leaders to boycott the summit until Sri Lanka further investigates charges of war crimes. Both the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper and Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Signh have confirmed they will not attend.

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa attends the inaugural session of The Commonwealth Business Forum on November 12, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will take place from November 15-17, amidst pressure from human rights groups urging leaders to boycott the summit until Sri Lanka further investigates charges of war crimes. Both the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper and Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Signh have confirmed they will not attend.

Kenya v West Indies - 2011 ICC World Cup Warm Up Game

Michael Steele

The President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa (L) shakes hands with Darren Sammy captain (R) of West Indies ahead of the Kenya v West Indies 2011 ICC World Cup warm up match at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 12, 2011 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa (L) shakes hands with Darren Sammy captain (R) of West Indies ahead of the Kenya v West Indies 2011 ICC World Cup warm up match at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 12, 2011 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

SRI LANKA-ELECTION-TAMIL

LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse (L) holds a baby as he interacts with supporters at a rally in the northern town of Vavuniya on January 2, 2015. Sri Lanka's embattled President Mahinda Rajapakse urged minority Tamils to back him in the January 8 election, calling himself the 'known devil', as he pitched for votes in the country's former war zone. AFP PHOTO / LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse (L) holds a baby as he interacts with supporters at a rally in the northern town of Vavuniya on January 2, 2015. Sri Lanka's embattled President Mahinda Rajapakse urged minority Tamils to back him in the January 8 election, calling himself the 'known devil', as he pitched for votes in the country's former war zone. AFP PHOTO / LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Announces Election Manifesto

Buddhika Weerasinghe

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa (R) gives his party manifesto for Buddhist monks during the meeting to announce the party election manifesto on December 23, 2014 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the 5th President of the Sri Lanka, called a snap presidential election for his third term, which will be held on January 8 2015, two years ahead of schedule. Rajapaksa assumed his second term of office in 2010.

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa (R) gives his party manifesto for Buddhist monks during the meeting to announce the party election manifesto on December 23, 2014 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the 5th President of the Sri Lanka, called a snap presidential election for his third term, which will be held on January 8 2015, two years ahead of schedule. Rajapaksa assumed his second term of office in 2010.

Global Delegates Arrive Ahead Of SAARC Meeting In Nepal

Omar Havana

Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka (C) is greeted by the Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal Bam Dev Gautam during his arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport for the 18th SAARC Summit on November 25, 2014 in Kathmandu, Nepal. On 26-27 November, Nepal will be hosting the 18th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit in Kathmandu, which will be attended by leaders of Nepal, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. Nepal is hosting the SAARC Summit for the third time, which was first held in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1985. Some of the main issues to be discussed during the summit will include three key framework agreements between SAARC countries to enhance rail and road connectivity and to set up a regional power grid.

Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka (C) is greeted by the Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal Bam Dev Gautam during his arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport for the 18th SAARC Summit on November 25, 2014 in Kathmandu, Nepal. On 26-27 November, Nepal will be hosting the 18th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit in Kathmandu, which will be attended by leaders of Nepal, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. Nepal is hosting the SAARC Summit for the third time, which was first held in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1985. Some of the main issues to be discussed during the summit will include three key framework agreements between SAARC countries to enhance rail and road connectivity and to set up a regional power grid.

The Prince Of Wales And Duchess Of Cornwall Visit Sri Lanka - Day 1

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In this handout photo provided by Sri Lankan Government, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (3rd L) poses with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa (3rd R) and his family during a reception at the President's House on November 14, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Royal couple are visiting Sri Lanka in order to attend the 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

In this handout photo provided by Sri Lankan Government, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (3rd L) poses with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa (3rd R) and his family during a reception at the President's House on November 14, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Royal couple are visiting Sri Lanka in order to attend the 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

The Prince Of Wales And Duchess Of Cornwall Visit Sri Lanka - Day 1

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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (centre) is presented with a birthday cake topped with three Elephants, by the President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa (left) and his wife Shiranthi (right) at the Presidents Palace on November 14, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Royal couple are visiting Sri Lanka in order to attend the 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (centre) is presented with a birthday cake topped with three Elephants, by the President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa (left) and his wife Shiranthi (right) at the Presidents Palace on November 14, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Royal couple are visiting Sri Lanka in order to attend the 2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Commonwealth Leaders Attend The 2013 CHOGM Summit

Chris Jackson

President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka greets British Prime Minister David Cameron ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government 2013 Opening Ceremony on November 15, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The biannual Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is taking place from November 15-17, amid pressure from human rights groups urging leaders to boycott the summit until Sri Lanka further investigates charges of war crimes. Both the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper and Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Signh have confirmed they will not attend.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka greets British Prime Minister David Cameron ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government 2013 Opening Ceremony on November 15, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The biannual Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is taking place from November 15-17, amid pressure from human rights groups urging leaders to boycott the summit until Sri Lanka further investigates charges of war crimes. Both the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper and Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Signh have confirmed they will not attend.

Commonwealth Leaders Attend The 2013 CHOGM Summit

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Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Secretary General of the Commonwealth Kamalesh Sharma (front row, left to right), pose for the 'family photo' at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), on November 15, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The biannual Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is taking place from November 15-17, amid pressure from human rights groups urging leaders to boycott the summit until Sri Lanka further investigates charges of war crimes. Both the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper and Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Signh have confirmed they will not attend.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Secretary General of the Commonwealth Kamalesh Sharma (front row, left to right), pose for the 'family photo' at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), on November 15, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The biannual Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is taking place from November 15-17, amid pressure from human rights groups urging leaders to boycott the summit until Sri Lanka further investigates charges of war crimes. Both the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper and Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Signh have confirmed they will not attend.

Commonwealth Leaders Attend The 2013 CHOGM Summit

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Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Secretary General of the Commonwealth Kamalesh Sharma (front row, left to right), pose for the 'family photo' at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), on November 15, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The biannual Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is taking place from November 15-17, amid pressure from human rights groups urging leaders to boycott the summit until Sri Lanka further investigates charges of war crimes. Both the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper and Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Signh have confirmed they will not attend.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Secretary General of the Commonwealth Kamalesh Sharma (front row, left to right), pose for the 'family photo' at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), on November 15, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The biannual Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is taking place from November 15-17, amid pressure from human rights groups urging leaders to boycott the summit until Sri Lanka further investigates charges of war crimes. Both the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper and Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Signh have confirmed they will not attend.

Commonwealth Business Form Opens As Part Of CHOGM In Colombo

Buddhika Weerasinghe

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa address the inaugural session of The Commonwealth Business Forum on November 12, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will take place from November 15-17, amidst pressure from human rights groups urging leaders to boycott the summit until Sri Lanka further investigates charges of war crimes. Both the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper and Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Signh have confirmed they will not attend.

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa address the inaugural session of The Commonwealth Business Forum on November 12, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will take place from November 15-17, amidst pressure from human rights groups urging leaders to boycott the summit until Sri Lanka further investigates charges of war crimes. Both the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper and Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Signh have confirmed they will not attend.

Commonwealth Business Form Opens As Part Of CHOGM In Colombo

Buddhika Weerasinghe

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa (R) shakes hands with Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma (L) as Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Gamini Lakshman Peiris looks during the inaugural session of The Commonwealth Business Forum on November 12, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will take place from November 15-17, amidst pressure from human rights groups urging leaders to boycott the summit until Sri Lanka further investigates charges of war crimes. Both the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper and Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Signh have confirmed they will not attend.

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa (R) shakes hands with Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma (L) as Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Gamini Lakshman Peiris looks during the inaugural session of The Commonwealth Business Forum on November 12, 2013 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will take place from November 15-17, amidst pressure from human rights groups urging leaders to boycott the summit until Sri Lanka further investigates charges of war crimes. Both the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper and Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Signh have confirmed they will not attend.

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Indian activists from Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam burn an... News PhotoBurning,Campaigner,Demonstration,Effigy,Horizontal,India,Mahinda Rajapaksa,New Delhi,Politics,Vertical,VisitPhotographer RAVEENDRANCollection: AFP 2013 AFPIndian activists from Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) burn an effigy of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse against his visit to India during a protest in New Delhi on February 8, 2013. Tamil groups are demanding that the Sri Lankan president return to his country. Sri Lankan forces crushed Tamil rebels in May 2009 after nearly three decades of brutal fighting with the conflict claiming up to 100,000 lives, according to UN estimates. AFP PHOTO/ RAVEENDRAN (Photo credit should read RAVEENDRAN/AFP/Getty Images)